March 2026

The birth of a child is one of the most critical and sensitive moments in a healthcare facility. In the hustle and bustle of delivery rooms and given the technical nature of neonatal units, the implementation of a rigorous identity monitoring protocol is fundamental to the safety of care. Ensuring that every newborn baby remains bonded to his or her mother, from the first second of life until discharge from hospital, requires a combination of state-of-the-art technology and impeccable physical supports. Identification must no longer be seen as a mere administrative formality, but as an act of care in its own right that prevents medical errors and mistaken identities.